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Your morning summary of digital health news, information and events to know about if you want to be "in the know".

Are you finding it difficult to access your usual HRT prescription via your local pharmacy? If you have seen the news over the past 2 months you will have noticed that there is a supply crisis of medicines in the UK, with patients having increased difficulty accessing their regular prescriptions due to spikes in supply. But why is this happening?

The best business IT system is never finished – it's always a work in progress, if you run an effective perpetual beta like PrivateDoc.

We all know that a balanced diet and regular exercise program are critical to losing weight. Yet, many people struggling to shed pounds can benefit from getting some additional support.

PrivateDoc provides an individualised weight-loss service which includes medication that is combined with exercise and eating healthily to achieve a patient's goals.

Caring for your skin is essential for your overall health. As your body’s largest organ, your skin is continuously shedding and changing. That means every day is a new opportunity to improve your skin’s health.

The coronavirus makes staying healthy more important than ever – and for smokers determined to quit smoking, PrivateDoc can offer assistance.

You may have heard about weight loss injections from celebrities like Gemma Collins and Kerry Katona, who have shared their remarkable weight loss journeys using a skinny pen on Instagram. But what are weight loss injections? Do they really work?...

Growth presents as many challenges as it does opportunities – so having IT that evolves fast enough to keep pace is essential says PrivateDoc.

Erectile Dysfunction, ED, is a condition that affects men of all ages, it is not unique to men who are over 65. Men will often feel embarrassed by the condition and this can lead to a variety of problems including becoming increasingly distant from their partners. If your partner is suffering from ED, you should encourage him to take the first step of visiting his doctor.

Feedback from the regulator combined with agile IT development allowed PrivateDoc to change the way it worked.

Mysimba is a prescription medication that can help people with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher lose weight safely. Studies show that obese adults who lose 5 – 10 percent of their bodyweight experience significant improvements in their physical and mental health.

Several factors can lead to skincare issues, especially during times when we are taking additional precautions to protect ourselves and those around us. Frequent handwashing, mask-wearing, and exposure to hot, dry air can all leave our skin looking (and feeling) less than perfect.